NEW MOON REPORT
June 29, 2003
by Maritha Pottenger

The emotion of watery Cancer and fiery Leo placements is heightened with two aspects to Jupiter. Expect larger-than-life gestures, exaggeration, growth, or excesses. Extremes are more likely than moderation.

New Moon, 7 Cancer 37, Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 11:40 AM PDT.
We have conflicting motifs for this New Moon with Saturn widely conjunct the Sun and Moon, while Mars and Uranus (conjunct each other) are widely trine. So, the conventional may battle the unconventional. Security is apt to vie with risk-taking. Since the sign is still Cancer, the quest for safety remains paramount, but try to bring in a note of innovation or something a bit different. A New Moon is an appropriate time for initiation—particularly in regard to family matters, household routines, land, real estate, patriotic decisions, or anything involving preservation or protection. This New Moon is particularly significant for people born around June 27-July 2; March 26-31; September 29-October 3; or December 28-January 1.

Jupiter trine Pluto, Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 5:48 AM PDT.
Opportunity knocks. This could involve growth in income from royalties, consulting, or a partner’s efforts. Increased enlightenment and self-mastery are possible. If you’ve been wanting to get a loan, now is the time. Think big in regard to Plutonic matters (intimacy, shared resources, research, depth investigations, life-and-death matters, emotional intensity, loyalty, perseverance).

Venus enters Cancer, Friday, July 4, 2003 at 10:40 AM PDT.
Love and pleasure are tied to food and family. It would be easy to overindulge at the table (just in time for that Fourth of July picnic!). The desire to pamper and indulge loved ones will be strong and they may be equally sweet and amiable on your behalf. Familiar and familial pleasures have high appeal.

Jupiter semi-square (octile) Saturn, Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 7:43 PM PDT.
Tension exists between growth and contraction. This could be an inner conflict (between optimism and pessimism or reaching out and pulling back). Or, in the outer world, it is an appropriate time to be sure that you are well-balanced in terms of expansion and consolidation in business and other aspects of your life.

Mercury enters Leo, Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 5:11 AM PDT.
Communication shines! People can be stars through what they say or how they say it. The salesperson, promoter, persuader, and silver-tongued orator could have a chance. Dramatic emphasis, pregnant pauses, and fish stories (that GROW) are apt to abound. Look for opportunities to get admiration and applause through your mind or verbal skills.

Full Moon at 20 Capricorn 59, Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 12:22 PM PDT.
Safety matters are emphasized, particularly in relationships. Balancing time and energy between home and work is also a focus. Conditional and unconditional love may be vying with one another. The challenge is to create a warm, loving nest in equilibrium with satisfying contributions to the external world. This Full Moon aspects your Sun if you were born around January 10-14, April 10-14, July 12-16, or October 13-17.

Sun enters Leo, Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 11:05 PM PDT.
Look for the limelight! People need to shine. Seek out opportunities to enhance your self-esteem—particularly through activities that allow you to take center stage. This can include dramatic presentations, teaching, recreation, creative outlets or anything that allows you to do more than you have done before—and get positive feedback from others.

Venus enters Leo, Monday, July 28, 2003 at 9:26 PM PDT.
Love is bigger and grander. Romantic gestures become more lavish. A spirit of generosity prevails. People want to showcase their caring and could demonstrate their fervor with considerable flair and elan. Flash and dash are the order of business in relationships. Money can be made through publicity, teaching, promotion, entertainment, recreation, or anything that involves a creative outlet.

Mars turns retrograde, Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 0:38 AM PDT.
A more inward focus is possible, particularly since Mars is in watery Pisces. Don’t inhibit yourself too much. Plan carefully in matters involving assertion, initiation, courage, males, metal tools and weapons, or personal health and vitality. This could indicate a new phase (for the house where Aries is on the cusp) which would last until September 27 (when Mars turns direct).

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